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Joe Vedepo

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started four years ago, I figured I had better train if I was going to fight.What ranks and titles have you held? MCC middleweight titleDo you have any heroes? I think we all can be heroes.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This fight is a dream come true for me.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? NoWhat was your job before you started fighting? I grew up farming and now I build homes with the family business.Favorite Striking technique: I love to gnp but I will trade with anyone.

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